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'''''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''''' is an American television series which ran from 1997 to 2003, and was created by Joss Whedon. It follows the adventures of Buffy Summers, chosen by mystical forces to be the Slayer, and who fights vampires and other demons with her friends. The television series also had a spin-off, ''Angel''; The fictional universe in which both series, as well as their various tie-in media, inhabit is known as the "Buffyverse". | '''''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''''' is an American television series which ran from 1997 to 2003, and was created by Joss Whedon. It follows the adventures of Buffy Summers, chosen by mystical forces to be the Slayer, and who fights vampires and other demons with her friends. The television series also had a spin-off, ''Angel''; The fictional universe in which both series, as well as their various tie-in media, inhabit is known as the "Buffyverse". | ||
Often credited as changing the landscape of Television in terms of blurring the lines between drama and comedy, and episodic vs serialised storytelling, ''Buffy'' was a big influence on the revived series of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', as well as ''[[Torchwood]]''.<ref>http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-07-15/anthony-head-how-doctor-whos-revival-was-influenced-by-buffy-the-vampire-slayer</ref> <ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3576629.stm Piper in line for Doctor Who role]</ref><ref>[http://www.digitalspy.com/british-tv/news/a38295/davies-buffy-angel-inspired-torchwood.html#~p3aIGnA9ww0M9m Davies: 'Buffy', 'Angel' inspired 'Torchwood']</ref> | |||
== Buffyverse References == | |||
Elements of the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] have been specifically mentioned in the Buffyverse, most notably in the season 6 episode of ''Buffy'', "{{iw|buffy|Smashed}}", when {{iw|buffy|Andrew Wells|Andrew}} mentions that he has seen "every episode of ''Doctor Who.''" | |||
In | There have also been several references to the show in the comics which continue the narrative of the series. <ref>The comics which contain the references are also considered canonical, due the involvement of creator Joss Whedon.</ref> [[David Tennant]] appeared as himself in the comic ''{{iw|buffy|In Perfect Harmony}}'', along with a joke about the [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]], and a miniature figure of a [[Dalek]] can be seen inside {{iw|buffy|Alexander Harris|Xander Harris}}' room in ''{{iw|buffy|Welcome to the Team, Part One}}'' and ''{{iw|buffy|I Wish, Part Two}}''. | ||
== Crossovers == | |||
Each of the two fictional universes also contain at least one reference to an in-universe element of the other. In the Buffyverise, this occurs when the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Rose Tyler]] made a cameo appearance in the comic ''{{iw|buffy|No Future for You, Part One|No Future for You}}''. | |||
The first such reference to appear in the ''Doctor who'' universe was the appearance of "[[William (Camera Obscura)|William the Bloody Awful Poet]]", the former human self of the vampire {{iw|buffy|Spike}}, in [[PROSE]]: ''[[Camera Obscura]]'' | |||
''[[Possum Kingdom (short story)|Possum Kingdom]]'', also mentions [[Sunnydale]] as a city where [[Yesterways LTD]] wanted to take the visitors of the [[The V is for Vampire Tour|V is for Vampire Tour]]. {{iw|buffy|Sunnydale}} is the main setting of the ''Buffy'' Television series. The city is again mentioned when the [[Eighth Doctor]] told [[Anji Kapoor]] that any real vampires would shun cities like Sunnydale and [[New Orleans]], although she did not believe that Sunnydale was real. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The City of the Dead]]'') | |||
== Similarities == | == Similarities == | ||
* Perhaps the biggest similarity is that vampires appear in several ''[[Doctor Who]]'' stories, such as ''[[State of Decay (TV story)|State of Decay]]'' and ''[[Vampire Science (novel)|Vampire Science]]''. There are also others that include [[Vampire (mythology)|vampire-like]] [[alien]]s, most notably ''[[The Vampires of Venice]]'' which specifically refers to "vampires", but which are later revealed to be [[Saturnynian]]s. | * Perhaps the biggest similarity is that vampires appear in several ''[[Doctor Who]]'' stories, such as ''[[State of Decay (TV story)|State of Decay]]'' and ''[[Vampire Science (novel)|Vampire Science]]''. There are also others that include [[Vampire (mythology)|vampire-like]] [[alien]]s, most notably ''[[The Vampires of Venice]]'' which specifically refers to "vampires", but which are later revealed to be [[Saturnynian]]s. | ||
* Both ''Doctor Who'' and ''Buffy'' also have a spin-off, darker in tone, in which an immortal protagonist moves to a city and protects the public from things they often cannot comprehend, ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' and ''{{iw|buffy|Angel (series)|Angel}}''. | *Other similar villains and characters include featured fish-like demons that resemble the [[Silurian]]s in the ''Buffy'' episode "{{iw|buffy|Go Fish}}". Living ventriloquist dolls also feature in both ''[[The Talons of Weng-Chiang (TV story)|The Talons of Weng-Chiang]]'', and ''{{iw|buffy|The Puppet Show}}''. | ||
*The recurring villain in the first season of ''Buffy'', an {{iw|buffy|The Master|ancient vampire}}, also shares the same name as the Doctor's friend/nemesis [[the Master]]. | |||
* Both ''Doctor Who'' and ''Buffy'' also have a spin-off, darker in tone, in which an immortal protagonist moves to a city and protects the public from things they often cannot comprehend, ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' and ''{{iw|buffy|Angel (series)|Angel}}'' respectively. | |||
* The [[Cardiff Space-Time Rift|Cardiff rift]] was a plot generator for [[Series 1 (Torchwood)|series 1]] and [[Series 2 (Torchwood)|2]] of ''Torchwood'', in the same way that the {{iw|buffy|Hellmouth}} is in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. Both series also have episodes entitled '[[End of Days]]'. | * The [[Cardiff Space-Time Rift|Cardiff rift]] was a plot generator for [[Series 1 (Torchwood)|series 1]] and [[Series 2 (Torchwood)|2]] of ''Torchwood'', in the same way that the {{iw|buffy|Hellmouth}} is in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. Both series also have episodes entitled '[[End of Days]]'. | ||
* In the Buffy episode "{{iw|buffy|As You Were}}", {{iw|buffy|Spike}} uses the alias "The Doctor" when breeding and planning to sell a species of dangerous demons. | * In the Buffy episode "{{iw|buffy|As You Were}}", {{iw|buffy|Spike}} uses the alias "The Doctor" when breeding and planning to sell a species of dangerous demons. | ||
* The audio drama ''[[Minuet in Hell]]'' also has several similarities. It features an organisation that is dedicated to dealing with supernatural beings, fronted by a young girl, in a similar way to the {{iw|buffy|Watchers Council}} and {{iw|buffy|The Slayer|the Slayer}}. In addition, the use of the phrase "Bored now" before attacking someone is also seen in the 'Buffy' episodes "{{iw|buffy|The Wish}}", "{{iw|buffy|Doppelgängland}}", and "{{iw|buffy|Villains}}". It also thematically similar to Whedon's later series, ''{{iw|dollhouse|Dollhouse (series)|Dollhouse}}''. | * The audio drama ''[[Minuet in Hell]]'' also has several similarities. It features an organisation that is dedicated to dealing with supernatural beings, fronted by a young girl, in a similar way to the {{iw|buffy|Watchers Council}} and {{iw|buffy|The Slayer|the Slayer}}. In addition, the use of the phrase "Bored now" before attacking someone is also seen in the 'Buffy' episodes "{{iw|buffy|The Wish}}", "{{iw|buffy|Doppelgängland}}", and "{{iw|buffy|Villains}}". It also thematically similar to Whedon's later series, ''{{iw|dollhouse|Dollhouse (series)|Dollhouse}}''. | ||
* In ''[[Assimilation²]]'', [[Rory Williams]] uses his knowledge as a [[Roman]] [[Centurion]] to bluff two guards into allowing him to pass, a tactic also used by {{iw|buffy|Alexander Harris|Xander Harris}} in the episode ''{{iw|buffy|Innocence}}''. Like Rory, Xander also received his knowledge after an alternate 'existence' as a soldier. | * In ''[[Assimilation²]]'', [[Rory Williams]] uses his knowledge as a [[Roman]] [[Centurion]] to bluff two guards into allowing him to pass, a tactic also used by {{iw|buffy|Alexander Harris|Xander Harris}} in the episode ''{{iw|buffy|Innocence}}''. Like Rory, Xander also received his knowledge after an alternate 'existence' as a soldier. | ||
* [[The Silence]] reminded some critics of | * [[The Silence]] reminded some critics of the {{iw|buffy|Gentlemen}}, the villains in {{iw|buffy|Hush}}.<ref>[http://www.aoltv.com/2011/04/24/doctor-who-season-6-episode-1-recap 'Doctor Who' Season 6, Episode 1 Recap]</ref><ref>[http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/doctor_who_recap_hes_hot_when_hes_clever-2011-04 'Doctor Who' recap: He's Hot When He's Clever]</ref> | ||
* | * ''[[Lungbarrow (novel)|Lungbarrow]]'' author [[Marc Platt]] compared [[K9]]'s way of speaking the unspeakable, unconstrained by the human vices of politeness and consideration to {{iw|buffy|Anya Jenkins}}' similar way of speaking. | ||
== Connections with Doctor Who == | == Connections with Doctor Who == | ||
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[[File:Buffy_dressed_as_Jenny.jpg|thumb|right|{{iw|buffy|Buffy Summers}} dressed as [[Jenny (The Doctor's Daughter)|Jenny]] in ''{{iw|buffy|Twilight, Part One}}''.]] | [[File:Buffy_dressed_as_Jenny.jpg|thumb|right|{{iw|buffy|Buffy Summers}} dressed as [[Jenny (The Doctor's Daughter)|Jenny]] in ''{{iw|buffy|Twilight, Part One}}''.]] | ||
* Series regular [[Anthony Stewart Head]], who plays {{iw|buffy|Rupert Giles}}, has many connections to ''Doctor Who''. He guest starred in ''[[School Reunion]]'' and ''[[The Infinite Quest]]'', as well as various [[Big Finish Productions]] audio dramas. He also narrated ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' and ''[[Project Who]]'' | * Series regular [[Anthony Stewart Head]], who plays {{iw|buffy|Rupert Giles}}, has many connections to ''Doctor Who''. He guest starred in ''[[School Reunion]]'' and ''[[The Infinite Quest]]'', as well as various [[Big Finish Productions]] audio dramas. He also narrated ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]'' and ''[[Project Who]]'', and has often been reported as a potential candidate for the role of the Doctor. | ||
* Recurring star of the series [[Juliet Landau]], who plays the vampire {{iw|buffy|Drusilla}}, has also portrayed an incarnation of companion [[Trey|Romana]] in several audio adventures. | * Recurring star of the series [[Juliet Landau]], who plays the vampire {{iw|buffy|Drusilla}}, has also portrayed an incarnation of companion [[Trey|Romana]] in several audio adventures. | ||
* Although the project has since been abandoned, ''Doctor Who'' producer [[Julie Gardner]] met with Whedon to discuss ''Ripper'', a potential [[BBC]] co-production spin-off. | * Although the project has since been abandoned, ''Doctor Who'' producer [[Julie Gardner]] met with Whedon to discuss ''Ripper'', a potential [[BBC]] co-production spin-off. | ||
* The character Fillion, who appears in the comic ''[[Space Squid (comic story)|Space Squid]]'', is named after, and features a likeness to, actor {{iw|buffy|Nathan Fillion}}, who appeared in the series. | * The character Fillion, who appears in the comic ''[[Space Squid (comic story)|Space Squid]]'', is named after, and features a likeness to, actor {{iw|buffy|Nathan Fillion}}, who appeared in the series. | ||
* The comic artist {{iw|buffy|Georges Jeanty}} once said that he was 99% sure the character of [[Jenny (The Doctor's Daughter)|Jenny]] was a homage of Russel T Davies to ''Buffy''. He returned the favour by dressing Buffy like Jenny in the comic ''{{iw|buffy|Twilight, Part One}}''.<ref>[http://slayaliveforums.proboards.com/thread/10352?page=1 *COMPLETE* Q&A with Georges Jeanty Session 10]</ref> | |||
* The comic artist {{iw|buffy|Georges Jeanty}} said that he was 99% sure | |||
* The [[Doctor Who Magazine]] entitled their [[DWM 280|280th issue]] with the question: "What do [[Babylon 5]] and Buffy the Vampire Slayer have to offer the discerning Doctor Who fan?" In the magazine the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episodes ''{{iw|buffy|Becoming, Part One}}'' and ''{{iw|buffy|Becoming, Part Two}}'' were compared with the ''Doctor Who'' episode ''[[The Curse of Fenric (TV story)|The Curse of Fenric]]''. | * The [[Doctor Who Magazine]] entitled their [[DWM 280|280th issue]] with the question: "What do [[Babylon 5]] and Buffy the Vampire Slayer have to offer the discerning Doctor Who fan?" In the magazine the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episodes ''{{iw|buffy|Becoming, Part One}}'' and ''{{iw|buffy|Becoming, Part Two}}'' were compared with the ''Doctor Who'' episode ''[[The Curse of Fenric (TV story)|The Curse of Fenric]]''. | ||
== Connections with Torchwood == | == Connections with Torchwood == | ||
* [[James Marsters]], who played the vampire Spike in both ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and its spinoff ''Angel'', played [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|Captain John Hart]] in [[Series 2 (Torchwood)|Series 2]] of ''Torchwood''. The two characters had | * [[James Marsters]], who played the vampire Spike in both ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and its spinoff ''Angel'', played [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|Captain John Hart]] in [[Series 2 (Torchwood)|Series 2]] of ''Torchwood''. The two characters also had similar personalities as well. | ||
* As ''[[Series 4 (Torchwood)|Miracle Day]]'' was an American co-production, the two shows also share a number of cast and crew, including recurring guest star [[Robin Sachs]] who played {{iw|buffy|Ethan Rayne}}, writer/producer [[Jane Espenson]], and costume designer [[Shawna Trpcic]]. [[Eliza Dushku]], who played {{iw|buffy|Faith Lehane}} in ''Buffy'' and ''Angel'' also provided her voice for ''[[Torchwood: Web of Lies]]''. | * As ''[[Series 4 (Torchwood)|Miracle Day]]'' was an American co-production, the two shows also share a number of cast and crew, including recurring guest star [[Robin Sachs]] who played {{iw|buffy|Ethan Rayne}}, writer/producer [[Jane Espenson]], and costume designer [[Shawna Trpcic]]. [[Eliza Dushku]], who played {{iw|buffy|Faith Lehane}} in ''Buffy'' and ''Angel'' also provided her voice for ''[[Torchwood: Web of Lies]]''. | ||
* On the [[Torchwood website]], one of the creatures described by [[Owen Harper]] as being in stasis in the Torchwood morgue is the "Invincible Vampire", which reconstitutes itself after it is "dusted". "Dusted" is terminology from ''Buffy'' for the slaying of a vampire. | * On the [[Torchwood website]], one of the creatures described by [[Owen Harper]] as being in stasis in the Torchwood morgue is the "Invincible Vampire", which reconstitutes itself after it is "dusted". "Dusted" is terminology from ''Buffy'' for the slaying of a vampire, referring to the fact their bodies would turn to dust once killed. | ||
* The ''Angel'' episode ''{{iw|buffy|A Hole in the World}}'' features a pit that extends all the way through the Earth, between England and New Zealand. ''[[Torchwood: Miracle Day|Miracle Day]]'' has a similar feature called the [[Blessing]], which extends between Shanghai and Buenos Aires. | * The ''Angel'' episode ''{{iw|buffy|A Hole in the World}}'' features a pit that extends all the way through the Earth, between England and New Zealand. ''[[Torchwood: Miracle Day|Miracle Day]]'' has a similar feature called the [[Blessing]], which extends between Shanghai and Buenos Aires. | ||
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